Aprilis Gold Hotel - Special Category

The location is very good, close to the tram line, supermarket, shops & restaurants, major tourist attractions all within 15-30minute walk, reception staff all very friendly and helpful

Nice room with everything we needed. Very helpful staff who helped arrange boat tour and shuttle service to the airport. They are very attentive and friendly. Breakfast was decent but mainly based on savoury dishes. All the sites in Sultanhamet square a short walk away.

The hotel was a very good value for money. Rooms are comfortable. Location very central. Staff was extremely helpful, friendly, and service oriented. Murat was great help in advising us on restaurants and tours and arranging everything from our Bosphorus tour to our transportation to the airport. Even though the entire staff was fantastic, I need to single out one more gentleman besides Murat. Unfortunately, I do not remember his name but my friend was asking for a very specific type of Turkish ice cream and where can we get it and he surprised us all and had these ice creams sent to our rooms. On the house. We are all very very happy with our stay. We will come back and recommend to our friends.

The staff were exceptional! On arrival Veysel kindly explained all the surrounding spots to visit on a map which he provided. He also explained the public transport system and gave us good tips for travelling around Istanbul via tramline etc. He also offered various tour guides and package deals that he could arrange through the hotel services. My husband and I had already researched and arranged our own it itinerary and kindly declined.I didnt feel overwhelmed by the options the hotel provided and the staff were very kind and not overbearing/ pushy. Also gave us a cheaper and easier tip for travelling to taksim square on public transport via the tramline and then underground ( didnt come up as an option on google maps) . They were always attentive and provided an iron board and iron whenever requested and we were also given a quiet room which I requested prior to arrival. Also provided information on local prayer times and Jummah salah at the blue mosque . Staff were always very welcoming when arriving or leaving the hotel. Would definitely recommend to others !

The staff were exceptional! On arrival they warmly welcomed us and helped us with the luggage. We travelled by car and they were so kind to park our car at the garage near the hotel. We received also a substantial help on our departure. The front desk staff was extremely friendly. My father is disabled and they were always willing to help him with the wheelchair. They arranged for us a lovely Bosphorus boat cruse which was nice and convenient for disabled people. Thank you very much for your help and hospitality! Location of the hotel is perfect: 5-10 min walk to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Very close to tram station. Lots of nice local restaurants nearby. Our rooms and bathrooms were very clean and comfortable. Good typical Turkish breakfast. We definitely recommend this nice hotel to others!